A week-long crackdown on speeding drivers saw more than 400 caught going too fast across the Cleveland and Durham police force areas. The joint Cleveland and Durham specialist operations unit (CDSOU) launched the operation on Monday, 18 April in support of a Europe-wide campaign aimed at reducing speeds and improving safety for all...

With many teams concluding their seasons in the last few weeks there was only a sprinkling of action for the Juniors this week. The Development team (Under 6’s) played an entertaining draw with Darlington All Stars, the eleven goals scored were shared between Thomas (9), Alex and Lewis with Thomas and Lewis the men of the match. The Under...

Tots Time Toddler Group celebrates its 1st birthday with a visit from Jet and Ben the police dogs and a nice big birthday cake! The group runs on a Wednesday afternoon from 1.30-3pm during term time and costs £2.50 for your first child and 50p for each additional children, and is open to children aged from birth to their 5th birthday. Over...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe could finish the season fifth in the Northern League first division if they don’t lose in their final game at Dunston tonight. The Newtonians are currently sixth in the table after a mixed bag of results during a hectic run-in. Last Tuesday night saw Aycliffe take three points from Whitley Bay at Moore Lane....

Local councillor John D Clare is planning to ‘sleep rough’ to raise money to support a North-East homelessness charity. CEO Sleepout’s event in Stockton this week has been organised by Mantis Media managing editor Martin Walker – editor of Aycliffe Today and its sister publication, Tees Business – and DNA PR & Publicity boss Dave...

The final survey of North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) members ahead of the EU Referendum has reinforced previous results with the majority in favour of remaining in the EU. Of those who responded to the survey 57.3% said they will vote to stay in the EU, with 31.3% in favour of leaving. A further 10.7% are undecided. Jonathan Walker,...

The May-June 2016 issue of Aycliffe Today Business includes features with: Caring Caretaker, Business Durham, Crafter’s Companion, SCH Site Services, Melanie Rowland, Finley Structures, Stiller, Butterwick Hospice, ACB North East, Lexus Teesside, Jessie Joe Jacobs and Raisco, while John Finley answers the 20 questions in our Coffee Break...

Over 900 homes across County Durham have been protected from flooding thanks to £8m of investment by Durham County Council. A report being presented to the council’s cabinet on Wednesday 11 May provides an update on flood prevention works undertaken across the county since 2012 and details how the council will have invested £8m in the six...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action... Saturday 7th May – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Wolviston 1st XI – weather was cool and cloudy. Aycliffe lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. Wolviston 1st XI 165 all out after 49.5 overs Luke Telford 4 for 8, Patrick Howe 2 for 34 and Ryan Dawson 2 for 34 Newton...

Ron Hogg has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington. In yesterday’s election Ron, the Labour Party candidate, received 63% of the vote. Commenting on the result, Ron Hogg said: “I am delighted to have been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington. “The...